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Derek MacDonald
Derek MacDonald is a former outdoor educator working in tech. In addition to writing and editing narrative nonfiction, he likes building websites, running, and competing in live-storytelling events. Derek currently lives in Burlington, VT. You can learn more about him at www.derekmacdonald.com.
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Perfectionism is poison to your dreams.
Ten years ago I wrote a poem about appreciation. Today, I’m sharing it with you. The morning air was...
There's a hummingbird that stops by in the mornings to check on the flowers.
I slowed to a stop before turning right, driving along the riverside toward the highway. It was mid-...
Some days unfold, others unravel. I wasn't sure which this one would be.
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I was sitting at a table by the window.
I was sitting at my kitchen counter this morning. Like most Mondays, I’d scanned my inbox with a cup...
Last week, I swore I saw Rick Rubin on the side of the highway. Yes, 8x Grammy award-winning music p...
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